What is AWS Outposts?
AWS Outposts is a fully managed service that offers the same AWS infrastructure, AWS services, APIs, and tools to virtually any datacenter, co-location space, or on-premises facility for a truly consistent hybrid experience.
Key Concepts
1. The Rack
- You order a physical rack of servers from AWS.
- AWS installs it in your datacenter.
- It looks and feels like an extension of an AWS Region.
2. Supported Services
- Run EC2, EBS, ECS, EKS, and RDS locally in your building.
- Data stays on-premise (great for compliance/residency).
3. Connection
- Connected to the nearest AWS Region via Direct Connect or VPN.
Exam Tips
[!IMPORTANT] "Hybrid cloud with consistent experience" or "Run AWS services in your own datacenter": The answer is AWS Outposts.
[!NOTE] Use it for low-latency requirements where the app must be close to on-prem machinery (e.g., factory floor).
Common Use Cases
- Low Latency: Manufacturing (MES), High-frequency trading.
- Data Residency: Keeping data within a specific country/facility for regulatory reasons.
- Local Processing: Processing huge datasets locally before sending summaries to the cloud.